Dylan Cozens news: Forward signs long-term contract with Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and Dylan Cozens have extended their deal for another seven years.
On Monday, the Sabres and the 21-year-old forward came to terms on a new deal that would keep him with the team for the next seven years and pay him $49.7 million. As a result of the contract, Cozens' salary will count for $7.1 million as the salary cap begins next season.
"DYLAN COZENS IS STAYING PUT @Dylan_Cozens has signed a seven-year contract with the @BuffaloSabres!" - @NHL
The Sabres selected Cozens as their seventh overall choice in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Cozens made his debut in the NHL during the 2020-21 season on January 14, 2021, when the Sabres faced off against the Washington Capitals.
Dylan is also competing in the current season and has already participated in 49 games, tallying 43 points (17 goals and 26 assists). He has appeared in 169 games throughout his career in the NHL and has accumulated 94 points on 34 goals and 60 assists.
Following in the footsteps of fellow forward Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens became the second forward to ink a contract with the Sabres, which will keep him with the team for the next seven seasons.
Now that both Thompson and Cozens will be team members for the next seven years, it will be exciting to see how the power-packed forwards will aid the Sabres in their games.
Buffalo Sabres this season so far
The Buffalo Sabres are currently fourth in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. They have 56 points and 32 games left to play. Sabres are currently ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference's wildcard standings. Therefore, their odds of making it into the postseason are solid.
One of the best forwards in the NHL, Tage Thompson, who recently signed a seven-year contract with the Sabres for $50 million, is currently at the top of the list for the team. After 50 games, he has earned 68 points on 34 assists and 34 goals.
This season, the other two crucial players for the Sabres are Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch. This season, the team has benefited from a combined 55 points from the two.
Now that Dylan Cozens has signed a seven-year contract extension, it will be interesting to see how the 21-year-old will contribute to the team.
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